• Administrative Coordinator 4

    Louisiana Department of State Civil Service (New Orleans, LA)


    ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 4

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    ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 4

    Salary

     

    $2,732.00 - $4,682.00 Monthly

     

    Location

     

    New Orleans, LA

     

    Job Type

     

    Classified

     

    Job Number

    216197AC4NOCSE1726HS

    Department

     

    DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services

     

    Opening Date

     

    01/08/2026

     

    Closing Date

     

    1/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

     

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    About this Job

     

    Department MISSION

     

    DCFS is working to keep children safe, helping individuals and families become self-sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters.

     

    Department VISION

     

    We care for the well-being and safety of Louisiana's people.

     

    Department VALUES

     

    Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.

    AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

    Selected Core Competencies:

    + Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

    + Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

    + Managing Performance: The ability to plan, monitor, and document employee performance throughout the year.

    Selected Preferred Competencies:

    + Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.

    + Demonstrating Initiative:The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others.

    + Displaying Professionalism:The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.

    + Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.

    + Valuing Inclusion: The ability to recognize, appreciate, and support the contributions, perspectives, and experiences of all individuals to improve outcomes across teams and organizations.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Three years of experience in administrative services.

    EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

    Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.

     

    Job Specification

     

    The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=168070) .

     

    Job Duties and Other Information

    Job Duties:

    + Provide assistance to Bureau of General Counsel staff and staff attorney with case preparation

    + Reviews all cases assigned to the attorneys and prepares appropriate legal pleadings, obtains signatures on various forms, and documents pertinent data

    + Attends court and assists the attorneys, when requested

    + Assists the CSE Manager and CSE Supervisors with clerical support

    + Composes and compiles various reports as needed and requested

    + Supervises the Administrative Coordinator 3's and approves time and attendance

    + Ensures employees are properly trained and provides assistance and/or guidance on an as needed basis

    + Functions as the primary time administrator for the office

    + Performs other duties as assigned for the smooth operation of the Department

    Position-Specific Details:

    Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. Job appointments may convert to probational appointments. Also, it may be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.

     

    Work Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.

     

    Work Location: This vacancy is located in the New Orleans Region in the Orleans Parish Child Support Enforcement Office in New Orleans, LA.

     

    DCFS is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" and Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

    How To Apply:

    No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

     

    To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

     

    *Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in this application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

    Contact Information:

    For additional information about this vacancy, please contact:[email protected]

     

    Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

    As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

    Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

    Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

    More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

    Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

    + New Year's Day

    + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

    + Mardi Gras,

    + Good Friday,

    + Memorial Day,

    + Independence Day,

    + Labor Day,

    + Veteran's Day,

    + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

    ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

     

    State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

     

    Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

     

    + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

    + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

    + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

     

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    AC - 26: Adapting to Change - How well do you stay flexible and adjust your behavior or work when things change?

     

    + I resist change, struggle to adjust, and my performance suffers.

    + I accept change with help and adjust slowly.

    + I adjust quickly and stay effective during change.

    + I lead through change and help others stay grounded and flexible.

     

    02

     

    AC - 26: Adapting to Change - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.

     

    03

     

    ADi - 26: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?

     

    + I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks

    + I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.

    + I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.

    + I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.

     

    04

     

    ADi - 26: Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.

     

    05

     

    CE - 26: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

     

    + I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.

    + I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.

    + I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.

    + I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

     

    06

     

    CE - 26: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.

     

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    DIn - 26: Demonstrating Initiative - How well do you take action and solve problems on your own without waiting for direction?

     

    + I wait for direction, avoid ownership, and don’t solve problems.

    + I meet expectations and help with solutions when asked.

    + I take ownership, solve problems, and follow through.

    + I take initiative, innovate, and deliver results beyond expectations.

     

    08

     

    DIn - 26: Demonstrating Initiative - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.

     

    09

     

    MP - 26: Managing Performance - How well do you set expectations, provide feedback, and document employee performance?

     

    + I don’t clearly set expectations, I delay feedback, and I avoid using documentation systems.

    + I communicate expectations, but I sometimes miss follow-through and my documentation may be incomplete or not aligned with policy.

    + I set clear expectations, use systems to document performance accurately, and meet all duties required by SCS and agency policies.

    + I go beyond basic requirements—I reinforce expectations regularly, use multiple sources for documentation, and maintain audit-ready records that exceed policy standards.

     

    10

     

    MP - 26: Managing Performance - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.

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    Employer

     

    State of Louisiana

     

    Address

     

    For agency contact information, please refer to

     

    the supplemental information above.

     

    Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

     

    Phone

     

    (866) 783-5462

     

    Website

     

    http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

     

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